Shaken, not crushed

I have the greatest handshake ever*. I think you need to have a firm handshake, but not a hand crushing one, and you should vary it depending on the handshake of the other person. If there's is a bit weak, then you should weaken yours a bit to be considerate. If there's it a bit on the strong side, then you should strengthen yours to let them know that you aren't one to get walked over.

My handshake differs between men and women too. I always actually shake with men, but unless I'm made to by the way the woman shakes, then I'll do a slight head dip whilst lifting their hand a bit. Kind of reminiscent of ye olde dayes when people kissed the womans hand, except I don't take it far enough to be considered that way. :)

*STATEMENT MAY BE EXAGGERATED

Ugh, fleshy hands are the worst! Especially if they're fleshy AND clammy. Ewwww.

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Originally Posted by Miriel

Ugh, fleshy hands are the worst! Especially if they're fleshy AND clammy. Ewwww.

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Urgh, yes.

I agree with Vyk.

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Originally Posted by Rantzien

I agree with Vyk.

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Thank you.

I think Rubah and Miriel are talking about something else. 'Cause I'm inclined to agree with them though they're disagreeing with me O_o sounds more like you're talking about fat unhygeinic hands rather than a handshake lol

I should note I don't just put my hand in someone's grasp and let them shake. I do actively shake their hand. I just don't try to prove anything by it. I'm not sure I'm explaining my side very well though haha... Oh well :]

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Originally Posted by Miriel

I hate weak ass handshakes. I'd rather not shake your hand at all if it's gonna be some limp shake with no pressure.

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I agree. It's kind of like saying "Hey, I don't really care about meeting you...or you in general."

On the other hand (no pun intended), I don't like strong handshakes either. Firm? Yes. Strong? Smurf you.

But if I had to choose, I'd rather not shake hands at all. Who knows what people do with their hands? It's a well known fact that most men normally don't wash their hands regularly. A simple hand in the air and a "hi" will do for me.

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Originally Posted by Vyk

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Originally Posted by Rantzien

I agree with Vyk.

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Thank you.

I think Rubah and Miriel are talking about something else. 'Cause I'm inclined to agree with them though they're disagreeing with me O_o sounds more like you're talking about fat unhygeinic hands rather than a handshake lol

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I guess I don't know what you're talking about. I'm talking about what makes a good handshake.

I prefer not to touch the hand of a stranger, thanks.